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Category: Crystal Profiles

Profiles about Crystals

  • A Heart Adventure with Charoite

    A Heart Adventure with Charoite

    This is the story of my heart adventure with Charoite. We start at the very beginning because I’ve had quite a ride with charoite and it’s only just begun…

    Meeting Charoite for the first time – my

    different buyer’s experience

    I hadn’t told anyone yet of the stone that was occupying my thoughts and living rent free in my mind. I’d see posts of it online and I’d find myself thinking about it often. When I looked online for a piece to purchase, I found quite a few. Every piece of charoite that I looked at was spectacular, but nothing spoke to me. I thought maybe I was crazy and that this was just an obsession, like a certain food I can eat daily until I’m sick of it, so I decided to get creative and directly go to the source. It was Krista Mitchell who taught me that you can do this.

    I wasn’t entirely sure how this adventure and journey would go as I had no plan or map, but I was open to it unfolding and letting happen whatever happens. I was able to meet with the spirit of Charoite. We had a lengthy chat and it shared that when I stopped consciously looking, it would cross paths with me and that it would happen unexpectedly, not because I was seeking it out forcefully. We also spoke about Turquoise but of course I didn’t journal about this specifically as I couldn’t remember much. It’s a chapter that I can and will revisit in the future.

    While it wasn’t profound what it shared with me, it was true. I had been forcefully looking and trying to make something happen instead of letting it flow. It was a reminder I much needed to hear.

    You may wonder if I ever did purchase a piece of charoite. I did. One day I was going through posts of a store I enjoy, simply to kill time while waiting, and I found a piece which did speak to me. At that very point in time, I couldn’t purchase it but I held faith that if it was meant to be then it would be available for me month end. It was, and thus Harry (the name we settled on) came home to me.

    Siobhan holding the charoite she purchased and on it is two googly eyes to make a face on the stone

    My Heart Adventure with Charoite Harry

    When it arrived, I gave it a good cleanse with the intention of putting it away until the weekend when I could work with it for an extended amount of time. What ride it was and I’m happy I took the time to wait those few days.

    Before going into journey with charoite, I expected that it would tell me what I already know: stimulates the third eye, opens the crown chakra; that sort of thing. I thought maybe it would open up those channels better so I could channel my mandalas differently. As always, I go into these things open and ready to listen and learn. What I know, may not be what the stone wants to tell me anyway. Let your stone lead you because it may surprise you (it will probably surprise you!)

    Our Journey

    During our journey together, it showed me the 3 chakras which would light up (respond well) to working with it. Some I wasn’t surprised by, namely my third eye and crown chakra, but what I didn’t expect was for my heart chakra to light up. That seemed odd to me. What was even more unexpected was that of all 3 chakras, my heart chakra was far more brightly lit than the other 2. I got the distinct sense and answer that this would be a stone for my heart.

    At the time, I only journaled about this experience and a few days later, I came across this beautiful reel on Instagram:

    Charoite has always, in my opinion, had the most beautiful patterning. I have loved its appearance for years because it feels like a work of art to me. It reminds me so much of Da Vinci’s Starry Night that I like to call charoite the crystal starry night.

    A tear drop shaped charoite cabochon with beautiful purple, cream and black swirls and coloring

    And how incredible is it that charoite’s patterning looks incredibly similar to heart (cardiac) muscle cells?

    Light micrograph of striated muscle fibres from human heart myocardium.
    Light micrograph of striated muscle fibres from human heart myocardium. The cardiac myocytes have a single central nucleus, striated myofibrils and are joined to each other by intercalated discs. Near the nucleus, there are many yellow lipofuscin granules, a sign of elderly tissue. Source: Source: Science Photo Library

    Crystals will surprise you like that. There’s always space to explore, chapters to read, learn, and write. If you’re open to it, they’ll show you incredible things.

    I’m sure that if I looked online, I would probably/definitely find information on how charoite can influence the heart space and chakra. Maybe I’d even have found a reel or a repost like the one above too, but I prefer to remain open and do further research when I receive the prompt or call to. I want to let things unfold as they must instead of forcing it. As I type that, I giggle because wasn’t that the initial message Charoite had for me anyway?

    I want to let charoite guide me and tell me how it can best support me in this way. This is of course another chapter that it has left open for me to explore with it. Isn’t that exciting?

    If you let your crystals guide you, do you think you could be open to what it has to share with you even if it’s outside of what you know? Maybe you too will have a heart adventure with charoite or the very crystal you carry in your pocket!

  • Apatite for Body Love

    Apatite for Body Love

    Apatite is known for helping to suppress your appetite, but I enjoy working with Apatite for body love and appreciating the house your soul resides in.

    Whether your body is big or small, tall or short, is beside the point today. Too often we nitpick at parts of us which aren’t deemed attractive by the media or people around us. We learn to hate those bits and spend little time appreciating our body. Your soul is in YOUR body. It’s our job to treat it better and look at it with kinder eyes instead of critical ones. Easier said than done, but I do believe that 5 minutes can make a difference in the long run.

    Blue Apatite for Body Love

    Blue Apatite, most known for helping to encourage mindful eating or “suppress the appetite” as the saying goes, but I want to take you further with Apatite. Here’s a little exercise for you:

    Look at yourself in the mirror with your Apatite in your hand, let it wash over your eyes and see yourself with your soul’s eyes, with love and appreciation. Stand there and look at yourself in the eyes, tell yourself that you appreciate yourself and your body.

    Point out one area you adore and FEEL that appreciation.

    Then look at another area which isn’t your favourite, and with that same feeling of appreciation you felt for the area you love, I want you to extend it as best as you can to this unfavourite area. Choose to send this area some love and appreciation.

    Why Appreciate your Body

    I believe that any change, small and big, comes when we begin to appreciate ourselves first as we are right now. This is where we are and it may not be where we want to be with our bodies but it’s where we are. Acknowledging that helps us to be present so that we don’t bypass to jump to what seems better. It says:

    “I see you now, I’m going to treat you better and appreciate you more.”

    So whether you want to lose weight or not, be fitter or not, wish you were taller or shorter or whatever feature or not, I want you to love yourself as you are right now. Don’t focus solely on the things you hate about your body or wish were different, also see the parts you love because “what you focus on expands”. The more you dislike about you, the more you’ll find to dislike. So focus a little on the bits you DO like and love, even if it’s just your brows 😉

    More about Blue Apatite

    Apatite actually comes in a range of colours but Blue Apatite is obviously blue. It has such a lovely aquatic, turquoise blue.

    Here are some more interesting tidbits about the metaphysical properties of Blue Apatite:

    • Works well with the Throat Chakra making it great for anyone who relies on communication in their job (singers, actors, teachers, sales, writers, etc.)
    • It can bring better overall balance
    • Psychic Abilities are enhanced when working with Blue Apatite (may be great for communicating with guides).
    • It can deepen meditation.
    • Helps you to connect with your inner self.
    • Working with Apatite regularly may help those be more mindful of what they consume (food).

    I’d love to hear how you work with Apatite. Share with me in the comments your experiences with this stone!

  • How to Use Clear Quartz – a Crystal Profile

    How to Use Clear Quartz – a Crystal Profile

    How to Use Clear Quartz – a crystal profile dedicated to one of my favourite crystals because it is a jack of all trades (and master of none).

    Why I love this Crystal

    Through the chaotic times, or the times where I felt so utterly conflicted, I always come back to Clear Quartz. I cannot tell you how many of these times there were but this crystal has always been such a dependable companion (and BFF).

    I liken this crystal to the number one comfort food you love so much which instantly puts a smile on your face. That is what this crystal is to me.

    Clear Quartz Properties

    Clear Quartz looks like such a simple stone. Sometimes it’s clear, sometimes it’s more translucent and other times it’s more opaque and ghostlike.

    With its simplistic appearance, it reminds you that magic can be found in the simplest of items, times and your simple self. You don’t need to be a miracle worker, guru or some magician. You’re magic just as you are.

    Clear Quartz is the jack of all trades and so yes, it’s also a master of none. However, I do believe that your own piece can be a master of something in your own life. For instance, I have a piece of Clear Quartz which always reminds me of the light in me.

    Some other cool things about this crystal which you may not know:

    • Known for it’s amplification properties so it works well with other crystals if you wanted to amp up their vibes. This works especially well for crystal grids.
    • It’s a good cleanser especially of distractions in meditation (or in general.)
    • Enhances psychic abilities.
    • Aids concentration.
    • Can boost and/or lift your mood.
    • Helps to relieve negativity too. This is not spoken about enough.
    How to Use Clear Quartz - A Crystal Profile with properties and methods for use

    How to Use Clear Quartz

    I suppose I’m a fan of Jack here because Clear Quartz is just whatever I need. It’s so versatile and here are some of my favorite ways to use this crystal:

    • To lift your spirits and boost your mood, meditate with a Clear Quartz point with the point pointing UPWARDS toward the sky. (This is an affiliate link so if you click and buy, I earn a little bit too.)
    • If you find yourself overthinking and worrying, hold a Clear Quartz point pointing downward and focus on your breath for a few moments. I find this helps calm your head a little bit. You can’t always control everything outside of yourself, but you can control your reaction.
    • When you’re feeling indecisive, meditate with this crystal and hold the intention to receive clarity. Don’t force it and have the faith that you’ll get clear.
    • When you’re feeling doubtful of yourself, carry a piece with you to always remind you of the light inside of yourself.

    How to use Clear Quartz and any way you work with crystals should not be a complicated matter. It is a simple, user-friendly stone and however you choose to use it, simple or more intricate, it can work for you.

    If you are a fan of this clear crystal, share in the comments below how you work with this cool crystal!

  • Lepidolite Profile

    Today I am talking about Lepidolite, the crystal that most recommend to those struggling with anxiety. Lepidolite can help to remind you that the stress ain’t worth YOU!

    We spend so much time worrying and stressing that we forget how it effects us. We are wound up so tight because we are stressed out to the max. It’s easy to SAY stress less when our days are JAM PACKED without space to breathe. We can forget to breathe and destress more.

    Lepidolite is known to be a great comforter when you are overwhelmed. It has a wonderful calming vibration. I like to think that it can help you kick stress and anxiety in the butt! Take 5 minutes, rub your Lepidolite while breathing DEEPLY, then go and do something that doesn’t stress you out.

    Did you know that Lepidolite can be helpful during death/dying transitions? I did not and how beautiful is that! This is like a crystal BFF during any sort of shit you face!

    Lepidolite Macro

    If you LOVE Lepidolite, leave a comment telling me what makes it special to you.

  • Moldavite Profile

    Today I am talking about a stone I know FUCKALL about except what I’ve read in books. This stone persists in wanting to be shown so here I am sharing my story with it.

    My History with the Crystal Lettuce Leaf

    What can I say about Moldavite? It’s the crystal that every time I saw an image of, I wanted to throw up. I couldn’t understand why people thought this crystal was so awesome! For quite some time I formulated the theory that my home planet was invaded by wherever Moldavite originates and that’s why it effects me so strangely. I have no proof of this obviously, just what I said to explain my nausea.

    After seeing Moldavite after Moldavite for a few weeks straight, I figured it was time and for my birthday, I received a piece of Moldavite from work. Oddly enough, the nausea just disappeared and I thought I’d at least feel it a little bit, but nothing. I started clearing it after I received it and clearly heard “I don’t need to be cleared thanks.” I promptly stopped smudging it then LOL! Cheeky lil fellow.

    Moldavite has a lot of galactic, alien energy seeing as they were formed millions of years ago when a meteor crashed into earth. The meteorites fused with the earth’s materials and boom Moldavite was born. Some starseeds can find themselves attracted to it.

    For now my Moldavite and I are enjoying meditating together. I suppose that when the time is right, it’ll talk again so I’ll hang around and keep at it. Figures, seeing as I’m learning about waiting right now and the art of “I don’t know”.

    Moldavite to remind you that you are outta this world!

    Moldavite in a nutshell:

    • It is associated with the Third Eye and Heart Chakra.
    • Spiritual growth can be accelerated.
    • It enhances meditations/journeys, channeling and awareness of other outer space beings.
    • Always work with a grounding stone before and after working with Moldavite as it can leave you spaced out.
    • It reminds you that you are outta this world – stardust having a physical experience on earth.

    If you LOVE Moldavite, leave a comment with your favorite emoji or tell me what makes it special to you.

  • Lapis Lazuli Profile

    Today I am highlighting Lapis Lazuli. Initially I wanted to go with Sunstone but I couldn’t remember why. After wrapping this coin of mine and sitting outside, I was like, “you’re the one”! Then I procrastinated talking about it until I decided that I’m declaring it safe to stop holding my tongue and post about my Lapis.

    THAT, is what Lapis Lazuli reminds us of: it’s safe to STOP holding your tongue and EXPRESS yourself! It’s a little ironic seeing as I procrastinated talking about this one right 😉

    Lapis is such a beautiful crystal with a blue as deep as the ocean. Water is linked to our emotions so combined with Lapis, you really have that emotional expression connection. Express whatever you feel you need to and get. it. off. your. chest!

    It’s Pyrite shimmer let’s you know, like a gentle hug, that it’s safe to talk. Remember that only you can declare that safety as your truth. I feel that it offers that element of protection to your throat and your communication. You ARE protected so say your say!

    Lapis Lazuli is also a great one to enhance meditation and energize that Brow Chakra baby!

    Lapis Lazuli

    If you LOVE Lapis Lazuli, leave a comment with your favorite emoji or tell me what makes it special to you.

  • Spirit Quartz Profile

    What you may not know is that when I do these posts, I rely on my intuition to guide me to the crystal for the week. I wasn’t sure what crystal I’d be focusing on this week but then my gift from Lynette arrived. I saw this crystal and KNEW it was THE one.

    I’ve always held a soft spot for Spirit Quartz because it has such a sweet vibration and this piece is no exception.

    Spirit Quartz speaks to what it’s name suggests: your spirit and it gently uplifts your spirit. It has such a great feel-good vibe to it. How can you not feel happy looking at it? If you’re going through a hard time or period of grieving, then this may be a good companion.

    When I first got into crystals, I remember buying 2 of my closest friends each a piece. It wasn’t until later that I learnt it promotes peace, harmony and benefits relationships too.

    I love how it has crystals stemming from all sides and it feels to me like it’s energy just wraps you up. This would make it good for manifesting I feel, because it sends out your intention on all levels. Basically it’s almost like it sends out all the helpers to get things going.

    Spirit Quartz is also known as fairy quartz. I can’t help but wonder if this would be a great crystal for working with fairies and elementals. What do you think?

    If you LOVE Spirit Quartz, leave a comment with your favorite emoji or tell me what makes it special to you.